Network

Engaging communities in transitions to low carbon living

This network investigates innovative planning and governance strategies for creating more liveable, sustainable, equitable, healthy and productive cities. It uses innovative approaches and methods to identify, track and respond to mega-trends and broader societal influences that affect urban environments. We set new agendas and priorities for planning sustainable, low-carbon, equitable and healthy urban transitions. We address three strategic research themes: - regenerating and de-carbonising cities - improving housing opportunities and spatial equity - enabling new ways of urban living. The network looks for in-depth research on these themes and focuses on systems-based analytics for urban change, and the influence of urban policy, business and education on the socio-technical elements of urban environments.

Industry misconceptions around high cost and poor market interest in energy efficient homes continue to obstruct the mass adoption of low carbon housing. Josh’s House demonstrates that low carbon housing is accessible and cost effective. The Star Performers series showcases how...Read more

The 2020s are predicted to be a decade of transformation for urban mobility. There are at least six forces that are expected to disrupt the urban mobility landscape. From self-driving vehicles and the sharing economy, through to vehicle electrification, mobile computing, the...Read more

Research showed that one-quarter of Sydney respondents were open to consolidating property for sale with neighbours. However, consolidated lot sales are not part of the business model of most real estate agencies, local government, or property developers. It’s an area where the...Read more

Knowledge and understanding about how the Earth functions and supports life create the foundation for ecological literacy. Industrialisation, urbanisation and population growth have resulted in changed relationships between many human communities and the natural world. A potential consequence is a compromised capability to make well-informed decisions about how to live sustainably.